Sean Leary
Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been writing professionally since debuting at age 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide.
An honors graduate of the University of Southern California masters program, he has written almost 30 books including the best-sellers The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone and We Are All Characters.
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Ragged Records Presents FACS and God's Hand at 7 p.m. tonight, Saturday, May 24 at Rozz Tox in Rock Island. FACSwearefacs.bandcamp.com/album/wish-defense Chicago trio FACS use minimalism and space t…
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Ragged Records Presents FACS and God's Hand at 7 p.m. tonight, Saturday, May 24 at Rozz Tox in Rock Island. FACSwearefacs.bandcamp.com/album/wish-defense Chicago trio FACS use minimalism and space to create abstract, modern art rock. The group evolved out of the dissolution of kranky artists Disappears & the current lineup features three former members of the group. Now on their sixth studio album, the group is set to release Wish Defense on February 7th, 2025. GOD'S HANDnew Iowa City post-punk band ft members of other cool Iowa City bands, and a singer from the UK. RIYL The Fall $…


Colona Memorial Day festivities are going on this weekend at Henepin Canal Parkway through Monday! CARNIVAL HOURS THURSDAY 5-9pm FRIDAY 6-10pm SATURDAY 1-10pm SUNDAY 12-5pm ARMBANDS-Unlimited …
Colona Memorial Day …
Colona Memorial Day festivities are going on this weekend at Henepin Canal Parkway through Monday! CARNIVAL HOURS THURSDAY 5-9pm FRIDAY 6-10pm SATURDAY 1-10pm SUNDAY 12-5pm ARMBANDS-Unlimited Rides $30 THURSDAY 5-9pm FRIDAY 6-10pm SATURDAY 1-5pm or 6-10pm SUNDAY 12-5pm


Memorial Day Weekend is rolling in, and we’ve got the rundown of some of the cool events going on in and around the Quad-Cities in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week, Weekend in 2 Minutes give…
Memorial Day Weekend…
Memorial Day Weekend is rolling in, and we’ve got the rundown of some of the cool events going on in and around the Quad-Cities in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week, Weekend in 2 Minutes gives you a great look at what's happening in and around the Iowa and Illinois side Quad-Cities and the surrounding area. Check it out every week on QuadCities.com!


Capitol Theatre Presents Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys with Michael Moncada and Whiskey High and Tylor & the Train Robbers Friday night, May 23! Doors: 6:00 PMShow: 7:00 PMAll Ages Tic…
Capitol Theatre Pres…
Capitol Theatre Presents Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys with Michael Moncada and Whiskey High and Tylor & the Train Robbers Friday night, May 23! Doors: 6:00 PMShow: 7:00 PMAll Ages Tickets on sale now online at axs.com


Memorial Day Weekend is rolling in, and we've got the rundown of some of the cool events going on in and around the Quad-Cities in your Weekend in 2 Minutes!
Memorial Day Weekend…
Memorial Day Weekend is rolling in, and we've got the rundown of some of the cool events going on in and around the Quad-Cities in your Weekend in 2 Minutes!


The 43rd George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics (WISO) wrapped up with resounding success, as many athletes from across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, California and Florida gathered at …
The 43rd George Herm…
The 43rd George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics (WISO) wrapped up with resounding success, as many athletes from across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, California and Florida gathered at Western Illinois University to celebrate competition, fitness and community. Spanning over 30 events across nine sports, including track and field, swimming, cycling, golf and more, the WISO showcased the talent, resilience and camaraderie of adults aged 50 and above. Athletes displayed incredible performances across all sports, setting personal bests and forging new friendships along the way. …


Presented in partnership with the Quad Cities Cultural Trust, the City of Davenport, and Supporting Sponsor Tower Trust and Investment, Common Chord's Live At 5 Summer Kickoff Block Party will feature…
Presented in partner…
Presented in partnership with the Quad Cities Cultural Trust, the City of Davenport, and Supporting Sponsor Tower Trust and Investment, Common Chord's Live At 5 Summer Kickoff Block Party will feature live music, more than fifteen community cultural organizations with their summer event information and giveaways, and new this year - a special afterglow party with Quad City Arts featuring Silent Disco. The event will take place in downtown Davenport's Skybridge Courtyard and along Second Street between Main and Brady Streets (which will be closed to vehicles) on Friday, June 6th from 5:00 p.m.-…


Ragged Records presents THE TUBS (on tour from the UK) with opening sets from Subatlantic and Camp Regret on Friday June 13th at Rozz Tox 2108 3rd Ave Rock Island. Doors at 7:00PM Music at 8:00PM All …
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Ragged Records presents THE TUBS (on tour from the UK) with opening sets from Subatlantic and Camp Regret on Friday June 13th at Rozz Tox 2108 3rd Ave Rock Island. Doors at 7:00PM Music at 8:00PM All ages. Tickets at rozztox.com The Tubs - From the UK, described by many as "Jangle Pop" for fans of Richard Thompson, Sebadoh, R.E.M., and The Smiths. New album 'Cotton Crown' available from Trouble In Mind Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tubs https://thetubs.bandcamp.com/ Subatlantic - From the Quad Cities IA/IL. Wife and husband duo indie rock post punk four piece. New album 'S…


Jerry Cantrell is bringing the I Want Blood Tour to Capitol Theatre in Davenport, IA on September 10th! Local presale code: VILIFIED Code valid 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 20th to 10:00 PM Wednesday,…
Jerry Cantrell is br…
Jerry Cantrell is bringing the I Want Blood Tour to Capitol Theatre in Davenport, IA on September 10th! Local presale code: VILIFIED Code valid 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 20th to 10:00 PM Wednesday, May 21st. Tickets on sale Thursday, May 22nd at 10:00 AM // axs.com/events/972817/


The Optimist Club Foundation of Davenport is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Promise Award, an annual recognition honoring students who exemplify the values of the Optimist Creed. This pr…
The Optimist Club Fo…
The Optimist Club Foundation of Davenport is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Promise Award, an annual recognition honoring students who exemplify the values of the Optimist Creed. This prestigious award celebrates students who lead with kindness, optimism, and personal integrity—often lifting others while pursuing their own educational goals. Each year, three students from each of Davenport’s four high schools are selected to receive a $1,500 scholarship, awarded based on character, service to others, academic success (minimum 2.75 GPA), and plans to pursue education beyond h…
